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Human-computer interaction research improves how people engage with technology. The National Academies study accessibility, usability, and design that enhance user experience. 

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Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work

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How is artificial intelligence affecting education and jobs, and what should young people study now to be employable in the future? A recent National Academies workshop explored these questions, along with how organizations can collaborate to steer AI’s use and impacts.

May 4, 2026
Teacher giving AI (Artificial Intelligence) Introduction in the classroom

Retraining Workers for the Age of AI

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As artificial intelligence is increasingly used across all sectors of the economy, a recent National Academies webinar explored how workers can learn new skills and adapt to how AI is changing the workplace.

Dec 1, 2025
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Improving How State and Local Governments Use AI

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State and local governments around the U.S. are harnessing artificial intelligence for a range of applications. A webinar explored a recent National Academies report on the subject and other supports to help agencies use AI effectively and responsibly.

Sep 15, 2025
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Featured Publications

Featured work

Foundation Models for Scientific Discovery and Innovation: Opportunities Across the Department of Energy

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Science for Judges - Development of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, 4th Edition

Other

Recently Completed

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Enhancing Biotechnology Innovation and Applications for National Security – Meetings of Experts

Meeting of Experts

In Progress

Biotechnology Capabilities for National Security Needs--Leveraging Advances in Transdisciplinary Biotechnology

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Research and Application in Team Science

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Using Machine Learning in Safety-Critical Applications: Setting a Research Agenda

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed
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Biotechnology Capabilities for National Security Needs

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Human-Systems Integration Research Topics for the 711th Human Performance Wing of the Air Force Research Laboratory

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Defense Research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Units

Social and Economic Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
Happy and smiling multiracial family with grandparents by the beach in New England

Computing Research, Technologies, and Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST)

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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Action Collaborative on Education and Workforce Trajectories in Tech

Action Collaborative

Recently Completed

Board on Life Sciences

Standing Committee

Recently Completed

Board on Human-Systems Integration

Standing Committee

In Progress

Committee on Science, Technology, and Law

Standing Committee

In Progress

Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

Standing Committee

In Progress
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Aeronautics Research and Technology Roundtable (ARTR)

Roundtable/Forum

In Progress
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